CeFaan Kim
CeFaan also reported daily on the Black Lives Matter protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. He covered the 2020 presidential election recount in Pennsylvania, the Chelsea terrorist bombing and protests of President Trump's travel ban at JFK airport.
CeFaan has consistently reported on poverty within the AAPI community, including an exclusive report in 2016 on Asian-American seniors who were riding casino buses to help make ends meet and how the pandemic has impacted Chinatown in NYC.
Throughout the pandemic CeFaan reported at the forefront covering the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes, interviewing and telling the stories of countless victims. His reporting helped spark a national conversation on anti-Asian hate and changed how the NYPD investigates anti-Asian hate crimes.
He is the recipient of a National Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage during the coronavirus pandemic, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for his anti-Asian hate coverage, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for his part in team coverage when New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges, and five Emmy awards including for his coverage during the BLM protests.
CeFaan is also a veteran who served as a U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant. He is the former co-chair of the Asian American Journalists Association's Media Watch Committee and serves as an AAJA mentor.
CeFaan's Stories
Carmela's in Franklin Square reopens, keeps business in the family
The restaurant was named after Calia's wife, Carmela Calia - fitting for a true family business. In fact, the place was built for their son Anthony, who was set to take it over until he passed in 2004.
Off-duty officer saves goalie who went into cardiac arrest before hockey game
A local police officer jumped into action to help save a hockey player who collapsed during a game.
JFK Airport transformation: New concessions unveiled for new-and-improved Terminal 8
The $125 million makeover is pumping new life and energy into Terminal 8 -- along with some New York flavor.
NYPD reassigns 6 Brooklyn narcotics detectives after violent arrest caught on camera
The two detectives who made the arrest have been stripped of their guns and badges, but some say that's not enough.
'Petal Protectors' patrolling cherry blossoms on Roosevelt Island being damaged by visitors
An enforcement team who call themselves "Petal Protectors" are trying to protect the cherry trees during the busiest time on Roosevelt Island.
Mother bear and cubs take up residence under Bergen County family's home
A Bergen County family says they have been sharing their home with a mother bear and her four cubs living right under their house.
Popular Hell's Kitchen restaurant has been cooking without gas for over a month
Sesamo is Italian with an Asian twist, but for the past six weeks, they have had to slim down the menu and pivot to a pre fixe format after a routine Con Edison inspection found a gas leak.
Heartbroken father grieves son killed by stray bullet in Queens bar: 'I wish it was me'
The words from the victim's grieving father, Demitri McKay Sr., describe an emotional pain so unimaginable that it stabs you in the heart.
Giant mural aims to invite, empower Lincoln Center community during renovation project
A $335 million renovation is underway to make sure the entire Lincoln Center community feels welcome, especially the neighbors right across the street.
New video shows suspects before gunfire broke out in Queens bar, killing innocent bystander
A new video was released of two men who allegedly fired multiple shots into a crowd in a Queens bar, killing an innocent bystander.